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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,711 and 19,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,711 and 19,770 is: 30,749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,711 : 19,770 = 19,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,711/19,770 = 19,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,711x = 19,770 × 19,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,711x = 390,852,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,852,900/12,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,749.19

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